US Bridges

SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 0.3 MI W of Clarksville · Structure no. 000000013700430

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,745 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 17- SR 115
CrossesSutton Mill Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Clarksville
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61418, -83.54032
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2024)
Projected traffic11,745 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 17- SR 115 over Sutton Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.